Baker Botts L.L.P. is regularly turned to for complex international commercial and investment treaty disputes across multiple seats and arbitral rules, with US-based partners conducting hearings themselves. The firm is particularly strong in energy, mining, technology, aerospace and infrastructure disputes. Steering the group is New York-based Andrew Behrman who has a strong reputation in proceedings conducted under ICC and AAA/ICDR rules. Adept in investor-state arbitrations is Washington DC-based Jennifer Haworth McCandless, who is recommended for in state-involved international commercial arbitration and WTO disputes, with sector strength across energy, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, real estate and financial services. In Houston, TX Michael Goldberg has developed a strong high-stakes commercial disputes practice spanning energy, construction, finance, insurance, intellectual property and corporate transactions. In New York, Edward Schorr has a high level of experience acting in high-stakes cross-border disputes before US courts and foreign tribunals.
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‘Baker Botts has one of the most experienced teams in international investment arbitration. Jennifer Haworth is simply one of the best lawyers in the field. ’
‘As said Jennifer Haworth is very sharp identifying the best possible defenses and the key issues to rebut. Everything is careful considered and treated accordingly.’
‘Unlike other firms, that claim to have seamless integration across offices, the Baker Botts team work like clockwork. They provide 24-hour service by working as one team and trusting the work to the person best placed to deliver when needed. ’
- 'Edward Schorr is an absolute gentleman. Ed has a bi-focal approach and views issues from both a legal lens and the client's perspective.'
- 'Andrew Behrman has a mind as quick as a mousetrap and can get his head around the most complex of issues.’
‘Strong global platform with particular expertise in energy and mining disputes. The recent hire of Ben Love as a partner is a key strategic move that underscores the firm's ambition in the international arbitration and public international law.’
‘Ben Love is a brilliant strategist. Ben has particularly in-depth knowledge of how to win complex and high-value disputes in the energy and mining sectors. Ben is also one of the leading investment treaty lawyers globally.'
Key clients
- Devas Multimedia Private Limited
- Landry’s Inc.
- Maya Dangelas and Tan Tao Investment & Industry Corporation
- Oxbow Calcining LLC
- Republic of Peru
- Republic of Panamá
- Rocket Ball, Ltd.
Work highlights
Represents the Republic of Peru in an $1.2 billion ICSID annulment proceeding under the US-Peru TPA concerning measures adopted by tax authorities in Peru in relation to a stabilization agreement relevant to the mining sector.
Represents the Republic of Peru in a $300 million investor-state case under the Peru–France BIT, concerning measures adopted by the Municipality of Lima in relation to the construction of a toll road.
Counsel for the Houston Rockets and Landry’s Inc. in defending a $100 million claim from ROKiT Marketing, Inc. for breach of the parties’ sponsorship agreement, and in prosecuting a $12 million breach of contract claim against ROKiT in an arbitration pending before the American Arbitration Association.
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Practice head
Andrew Behrman
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Haworth McCandless; Michael Goldberg; Edward Schorr; Ben Love